ROCKLAND — Mary Catherine Campbell, 66, past away quietly in her home on Birch Street in Rockland this past weekend.

Born in Bangor, she was the daughter of Hugh and Frances Whilamena Cota Campbell.

Mary was a graduate of Notre Dame High School in Schenectady, N.Y., and the State University in New York. Following a career with New York State in various positions, including head chef in the Governor’s Mansion in Albany, she selflessly returned to Maine to provide care for her aging parents. An accomplished sales and marketing professional for several years, Mary translated her skills as an employment specialist for Maine Medical Center in Portland until retiring in August. She was a tireless worker, an enthusiastic volunteer and truly the best friend one could have ever had.

Mary is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Carolyn Anne and Raymond McGeechan of Hampden; her brother and sister-in-law, John and Marcia Campbell of Fleming Island, Fla.; her beloved friends, Lizzette and Kevin Walker of Providence R.I.; as well as her nieces and nephews, Beth Thieme, John and Joe McGeechan, Kyle Campbell and Sarah Schuette.

Friends and family are invited to a celebration of life to be held at the McGeechan family home at 29 Elm St. West in Hamden Saturday, Oct. 5, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested any donations be made in her honor to the charity of choice.

Arrangements are in the care of Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home in Rockland. To share a memory or condolence with Mary's family, visit her Book of Memories online at the funeral home.